Special Services
Erin Ptaszenski
Director of Special Services
Extension: 700
Room: K101
E-mail: erin.ptaszenski@gnbvt.edu
Catherine Feno
Administrative Assistant
Extension: 748
Room: J137
E-mail: catherine.feno@gnbvt.edu
As mandated by state and federal law, Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech provides services for identified students. These include:
- Evaluation and diagnosis of student needs.
- Testing and monitoring.
- Developing and implementation of individual education plans.
- Provision for a range of educational services.
- Delivering services in the least restrictive environment.
- Opportunity for significant parental involvement.
- Speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy (Consultant Basis).
- Social skills training.
Staff:
Alexis Bates – Special Ed. Teacher/Liaison – B319 – alexis.bates@gnbvt.edu X-709
Serene C. Borden – 1:1 Paraprofessional – B223 – serene.cborden@gnbvt.edu X-748
Jennifer Calvao – Special Ed Facilitator – J137 – jennifer.calvao@gnbvt.edu X-749
Robert DaSilva – Special Ed. Teacher/Liaison – B333 – robert.dasilva@gnbvt.edu X-274
Alex Dias – Special Ed. Teacher/Liaison – B319 – alex.dias@gnbvt.edu X-147
Michael Dicroce – Teaching Assistant – B223 – michael.dicroce@gnbvt.edu X-748
Amanda Farias – Teaching Assistant – B223 – amanda.farias@gnbvt.edu X-748
Catherine Feno – Administrative Assistant – J137 – catherine.feno@gnbvt.edu X-748
Nanette Groebe – Special Ed. Teacher/Liaison – B333 – nanette.groebe@gnbvt.edu X-278
Angelique Kilanowich – Special Ed. Teacher/Liaison –B227 – angelique.dauphin@gnbvt.edu X-745
Tara Lucier – School Psychologist/504 Coordinator –J202 – tara.lucier@gnbvt.edu X-637
Randy Medeiros – Teaching Assistant – B223 – randy.medeiros@gnbvt.edu X-748
Michael Meriano – Special Ed. Teacher/Liaison – B319 – michael.meriano@gnbvt.edu X-133
Jessica Moniz – Teaching Assistant – B223 – jessica.moniz@gnbvt.edu X-748
Sara O’Brien – 1:1 Paraprofessional – B223 – hilary.owen@gnbvt.edu X-748
Hilary Owen – Special Ed. Teacher/Liaison – J137 – hilary.owen@gnbvt.edu X-747
Patricia Potter – Special Ed. Teacher/Liaison – B319 – patricia.potter@gnbvt.edu X-851
Erin Ptaszenski – Special Ed. Teacher/Liaison – K101 – erin.ptaszenski@gnbvt.edu X-700
Monica Richard – Special Ed. Teacher/Liaison – B333 – monica.richard@gnbvt.edu X-848
Anita Rodrigues – Special Ed. Teacher/Liaison – B319 – anita.rodrigues@gnbvt.edu X-732
Shannon Schabek – B319 – shannon.schabek@gnbvt.edu X-847
Bonnie Shelton – Special Ed. Teacher/Liaison -B333 – bonnie.shelton@gnbvt.edu X-455
Shared Rooms:
Learning Center I – B223 – X-322
Learning Center II – B213b – X-708